MS

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NYSE Financials

$160.70

+2.59 (+1.63%)

Updated: 3/31/2026, 4:00:01 PM

Open

$161.50

High

$162.56

Low

$158.42

Prev Close

$158.37

Volume

1.38M

Price History

Why Is MS ▲ Up Today?

+1.63%

Full AI analysis generates after market close. Showing live price data.

Mar 31 ▲ +1.6% Morgan Stanley (MS) Climbs on Market Rebound, Strategic Initiatives

Mar 30 ▼ -0.1% MS Slightly Down Amid Sector Gains

Mar 27 ▼ -3.0% Morgan Stanley (MS) Declines Amidst Sector Weakness

Mar 26 ▼ -0.5% MS declines slightly amid sector weakness and own share transactions

Mar 25 ▼ -0.1% MS Slight Dip Amid Sector Gains

Mar 24 ▲ +2.2% MS Rises Amid Mixed Sentiment, Outperforming Sector

Mar 23 ▲ +2.0% MS Up Nearly 2% on Positive Sentiment Despite Private Credit Concerns

Mar 20 ▲ +2.4% MS up 2.37% amid positive sentiment and Bitcoin ETF progress

Mar 19 — +0.0% Morgan Stanley (MS) edges up slightly amid sector gains

Mar 18 ▲ +0.4% Morgan Stanley (MS) Up Slightly Despite Sector Weakness

Mar 17 ▲ +1.6% MS up slightly amid mixed market signals

Mar 16 ▲ +0.5% MS edges higher amid mixed market sentiment, up 0.54%

Mar 13 ▲ +0.3% MS edges higher amid mixed sector performance, up 0.32%

Mar 12 ▼ -4.2% MS stock falls on private credit concerns

Mar 11 ▼ -0.1% MS slightly down amid sector weakness

Mar 10 — +0.1% MS edges up slightly despite sector weakness

Mar 9 — +0.0% MS trades flat amid mixed sector performance and own share transactions

Mar 6 ▼ -1.4% MS Down Slightly Amidst Sector Weakness and Restructuring News

Mar 5 ▼ -3.1% Morgan Stanley (MS) Down Amidst Financial Sector Pressures and Internal Restructuring

Mar 4 ▲ +1.0% MS up slightly amid positive sentiment in the financial sector

Mar 3 ▼ -0.9% MS down 0.92% amid Financial Sector Pressure

Mar 2 ▲ +0.3% MS Gains Slightly Amidst Sector Weakness

Feb 27 ▼ -6.6% Morgan Stanley (MS) Drops on Broad Market Sell-Off

Feb 26 ▲ +2.2% Morgan Stanley (MS) Rises on Capital Return Expectations

Feb 25 ▲ +3.1% Morgan Stanley (MS) Climbs on Capital Return Signals and Analyst Commentary

Feb 24 ▲ +1.2% MS Up Slightly Amid Positive Sector Sentiment

Feb 23 ▼ -4.9% Morgan Stanley (MS) Drops Amidst AI Credit Risk Concerns

Feb 20 — +0.1% MS rises slightly amid positive sector sentiment

Feb 19 ▼ -1.3% MS Stock Dips Slightly Amidst Sector Weakness

Feb 18 ▲ +2.8% MS Rises on Analyst Upgrade and Positive Market Sentiment

Financial Highlights

Income Statement

Revenue

$68.98B

Gross Profit

N/A

Operating Income

$21.10B

30.6% margin

Net Income

$16.32B

23.7% margin

EPS (Diluted)

$9.75

Balance Sheet

Total Assets

$1.36T

Total Liabilities

$1.25T

Stockholders' Equity

$111.05B

Long-Term Debt

$324.13B

Cash Flow

Operating Cash Flow

-$3.68B

Investing Activities

-$43.53B

Net Cash Flow

$12.65B

Highly Regarded Analysis

Updated Apr 10, 2026 • Refreshes daily

Rating

Highly Regarded

Risk

Medium

Target

$194.90

Type

Standard

Executive Summary

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm with a strong emphasis on wealth management and capital efficiency. The company's business model focuses on recurring fee income, with wealth management contributing over 40% of revenue. Potential regulatory easing could lead to increased buybacks and dividends, offering further upside.

Bull Case

The bull case rests on the resilient wealth management arm, efficient capital utilization, and potential benefits from regulatory changes. Strong capital base and high-margin recurring fees are also key positives.

Bear Case

The bear case hinges on potential setbacks in regulatory changes, which could limit buybacks and capital returns. A slowdown in net new assets could negatively impact revenues and valuation.

Technical Outlook

Technical indicators suggest a strong buy signal based on moving averages and daily analysis. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicates a buy.

Fundamental Health

The company demonstrates solid fundamentals with a good return on equity and tangible common equity. Net income and earnings per share have shown substantial growth. However, ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3/10, citing a bad profitability rating and a negative financial health evaluation.

Key Catalysts

Regulatory easing leading to higher buybacks and dividends
Continued strength in wealth management
Increased client activity in equity and advisory services

Sources

seekingalpha.com investing.com chartmill.com

This analysis was conducted by Highly Regarded's proprietary market analysis engine. It is not financial advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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